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Apr 20, 2026
N27CU accident at Greenwood, SC
Alexander Schleicher Gmbh & Co ASW 27-18 — Loss of lift at Greenwood, SC
DateApr 20, 2026
Tail numberN27CU
AircraftAlexander Schleicher Gmbh & Co ASW 27-18
LocationGreenwood, SC
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA26LA199
Probable cause
The glider pilot’s encounter with a strong sink/loss of lift, which resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
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